Undergraduate Applications

Undergraduate Student Summer Fellowships

Our summer fellowship programs for undergraduate students are highly competitive. We welcome applicants who desire hands-on, research training experience that complements current resident research programs within an advanced laboratory environment. On-campus co-curricular and residential life programs extend our immersion program to help students develop professional skill sets and foster connections within the scientific research community. Applicants from underserved populations are encouraged to apply.

Requirements

All applicants must satisfy these requirements:

Prior to fellowship, demonstrate successful completion of:

1 semester of college biology with laboratory

1 semester of college chemistry with laboratory

1 semester of college mathematics

Must have a cumulative g.p.a. of 3.0 or equivalent.

Must be a U.S. Citizen or permanent resident, or have the appropriate immigration status to be able to receive a work stipend. Different funding sources have different citizenship requirements.

Undergraduate Fellows must commit to the entire duration of the program

REU Fellows are undergraduates who work in residential research programs at MDI Biological Laboratory and are supported by the National Science Foundation (NSF). Each student is associated with a specific research project in the biological sciences, where s/he works closely with the faculty and other researchers.REU Applications Due: February 1, 2017

Open to US citizen undergraduates anywhere in the United States and U.S. Territories who do not have prior undergraduate degrees

Research sites are at MDI Biological Laboratory only

Students enrolled in non-research-intensive colleges, universities, and community colleges are highly encouraged to apply

Other Funding Sources

Other private funding sources are sometimes available, with various eligibility requirements and award amounts. Outstanding applicants for either INBRE or REU fellowships may be selected for other available funding awards.

Application Procedure

Online applications require the uploading of student-copy transcripts with fall semester grades, a resume/CV, and answers to several essay questions. Two faculty references are required, which are requested through the online application form. The online application system now allows starting, “saving for later” logging out, and logging back in to continue editing and augmenting information.

These are two separate applications, select the program(s) for which you are eligible (see above).

Notification

Decision notification letters are sent to applicants in late March/early April.

2017 Session Dates

Dates are subject to change.
Arrival: Sunday, June 4†
Student Symposium: Tuesday August 8 at MDI Biological Laboratory (Family Event)
Departure: Saturday August 12, 2017††Dates for students placed at other institutions may vary